Molino Basin
Campground
Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
Arizona · Rock climbing · Mount Lemmon · Near Oracle
Hard Time
- 5.11
- grade
- Mixed
- style
- Oct–May
- best months
Is Hard Time open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Santa Catalina Ranger District. It doesn't name Hard Time, so check the source for the area it covers.
Marshall Gulch Closure Order
Agency closure covering Santa Catalina Ranger District · Order 03-05-05-26-009 · USFS · Santa Catalina Ranger District
Border Barrier Construction Closure
Agency alert covering Coronado National Forest · Order 03-05-00-26-011 · USFS · Coronado National Forest
No Fire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Coronado National Forest · USFS · Coronado National Forest
Barfoot Snake Closure Order 03-05-01-24-004
Agency alert covering Coronado National Forest · USFS · Coronado National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Santa Catalina Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
One of nine climbs catalogued at Lower Highway's Gatehouse sector, this route takes both bolts and placed gear on the same line. First ascent: Jim Scott, Virgil Davis.
Around this trail
Add any of these when you start a tripSleep close Eat after Butler Hall
Fast food
On your way back · 5 miIf it rains Wildlife Viewing Area
Viewpoint
On your way back · 19 mi
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Best time to visit Hard Time
Best months: October–May. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
56° / 35°
6 wet
Feb
58° / 37°
6 wet
Mar
64° / 42°
6 wet
Apr
71° / 46°
3 wet
May
82° / 56°
2 wet
Jun
92° / 66°
3 wet
Jul
91° / 69°
9 wet
Aug
90° / 67°
11 wet
Sep
86° / 63°
7 wet
Oct
77° / 52°
4 wet
Nov
64° / 42°
4 wet
Dec
55° / 36°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Oracle 2 Se, AZ, 18.4 mi away at 4,510 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Photo of the crag
